Compound Words

A compound word is a new word that is formed by joining

two complete words together.

form of two or more words,

In the following sentences, underline the compound words.

There may be more than one in each sentence.

1. His sideburns looked great the way they were cut.

2. The state of Pennsylvania is actually a commonwealth.

3. It’s noteworthy that President Obama was the first African

American President of the United States.

4. My notebook is someplace over there, I think.

5. Clark Kent had superhuman strength as Superman.

6. I got carsick while driving up the twisty, mountain roads.

7. Please make sure each beginning letter is uppercase.

8. My carpool was late returning home from school.

9. It takes teamwork to solve this problem.

10. He’s up at sunup most days he works in the workshop.

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